Program Overview

Chemistry Master's

Program Overview

The Master of Science (M.S.) in Chemistry at the University of North Texas (UNT) offers students the opportunity to explore new frontiers in chemistry with innovative ideas and daring research. The program is designed to provide students with the tools needed to thrive and succeed in the job market.

Program Details

• Program Type: Master of Science (M.S.)
• Major: Chemistry
• Format: On Campus
• Estimated Time to Complete: 2-3 years
• Credit Hours: 30-36

Why Earn a Chemistry Master's?

The UNT Master of Science in Chemistry offers concentrations in analytical, inorganic, organic, and physical chemistry, as well as industrial chemistry and chemistry education. Students can design unique interdisciplinary study opportunities with the help of their advisors.

Research Areas

• Chemical biology
• Chemistry education research
• Computational chemistry
• Forensic chemistry
• Homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis
• Mass spectrometry
• Materials chemistry
• Medicinal/pharmaceutical chemistry
• Molecular dynamics and kinetics
• Organic and inorganic synthesis

Facilities and Equipment

• Research laboratories are housed in the Chemistry Building and the Science Research Building with access to university-wide shared facilities.
• The department possesses a large and well-maintained suite of equipment and instruments for research.
• The Center for Advanced Scientific Computing and Modeling (CASCaM) is one of the nation’s foremost computational chemistry programs.
• The Computational Chemistry Instructional Laboratory supports training and education of students in computational research and data analysis methods.
• An extensive suite of modern instruments, including 500 and 400 MHz Varian NMR spectrometers, a Rigaku XtaLAB Synergy-S dual-source single crystal X-ray diffractometer, and mass spectrometers with MALDI, ESI, and APCI capabilities.
• A Stockroom providing a comprehensive inventory of chemicals and laboratory supplies.
• A shared instrument lab with forensic chemistry instrumentation suitable for processing crime scene evidence and identifying trace evidence.
• A master glassblower who repairs and fabricates specialized glassware for research.

Marketable Skills

• Operation of modern analytical instrumentation
• Data analysis
• Undergraduate lab instruction skills
• Independent research ability
• Professional soft skills

Career Outlook

Earning an advanced degree in chemistry prepares students to be leaders in scientific and technological advances. M.S. and Ph.D. graduates are valued for their knowledge of advanced subject material and research skills.

Recent Alumni

Recent alumni of UNT's chemistry graduate program have received positions at world-class companies and institutions, including:

• Intel
• Honeywell
• Savannah River National Laboratory
• Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
• Lockheed-Martin
• AMPAC Fine Chemicals

Courses

• Survey of Modern Analytical Chemistry (3 hrs)
• Inorganic Chemistry (3 hrs)
• Kinetics of Chemical Reactions (3 hrs)
• Physical Organic Chemistry (3 hrs)
• Physical Chemistry (3 hrs)